History of the Department of Pediatrics

History of the Department of Pediatrics is linked with the history of the Department of Childhood Illness of the Medical Faculty. Throughout the history of the ASMA the Department of Childhood Illness participated in the training of students of Medical Faculty in Pediatrics during residency. A lot of pediatricians were trained for the Amur region during the existence of the Pediatric Department from 1988 to 1992 (the head of the department – Doctor of Medical Science, Professor F. Babtseva). Among the graduates - doctors who have attained much success in practical medicine and in science.
Pediatric Faculty at ASMA began training students again in 2003. The Department of Pediatrics was founded in 2006 (under the guidance of Doctor of Medical Science, E.V. Romantsova). Best graduates taking an active part in the students’ research work are enrolled in clinical residency.
During 4 years students of the Pediatric Faculty are actively involved in prevention programs, "Health Fair", "Parents sitting-room" for the schoolchildren of the city and region, teachers and parents, organized jointly by the Medical Academy, the Health Department, Education Department, community organizations and aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among the younger generation of the Amur region.